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Onions add flavor to dull dishes

Dear Heloise: There has been a debate going on at my house about onions, of all things. My kids hate eating them, but my husband and I love them in several dishes. I feel it adds flavor and a little "perkiness" to otherwise dull dishes. Any hints on how to get my 7- and 11-year-old kids to eat ...

Today in History: November 2, Truman defeats Dewey

Today is Saturday, Nov. 2, the 307th day of 2024. There are 59 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 2, 1948, in one of the most unexpected results in U.S. election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman won the presidential election against the heavily favored Republican ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Nov. 2

In the history of exploration, the most daring expeditions, like the ones toward continents that may or may not have actually existed, or the ones out of the earth's atmosphere, have started with a big idea, a philosophy or a pursuit of truth. The Mercury change to Sagittarius invites starry ...

Decades-long friendship strained by money

Dear Annie: I've been friends with "Martha" for 42 years. I've always considered our friendship volatile, but I've excused her behavior due to her difficult upbringing. As we've grown up, not much has changed. She gets angry over nothing and stops speaking to me for sometimes months at a time. ...

Reader writes in with two hints

Dear Heloise: In a recent column, a lady from Connecticut answered a question about where to donate suits and business outfits. In our hometown of San Antonio, there is an organization called "Dress for Success" where you can donate this type of clothing. This organization helps women in job ...

Today in History: November 1, Seabiscuit wins “Race of the Century”

Today is Friday, Nov. 1, the 306th day of 2024. There are 60 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 1, 1938, in a two-horse match race, Seabiscuit defeated the favored Triple Crown winner War Admiral by four lengths in what was dubbed the "Race of the Century" at Pimlico Race ...